The reconstruction of Christ’s Resurrection Church (Prisikelimo Baznycia) in Kaunas — which commenced in 1995 — was completed last year at a cost of 12 million Litas, complete with a new Martin Audio public address system.

The original construction dates back to 1932, but when Lithuania was annexed by the USSR in 1940, the unfinished church was confiscated and the words ‘Praise to the Communist Party’ later slapped on top.

During the German occupation it was used as a paper warehouse, and in 1952 the building was given to the Banga radio plant, which established a workshop in the 30-metre-high central nave. The 63-metre-high belfry of the modernist church is a major landmark on the Zaliakalnis (Green Hill) above Kaunas.

In 1988 the building was given back to the Catholic church and work began on restoring this national symbol of liberation, which is the largest basilical church of monumental architecture in the Baltic States.

Eight Martin W8LM Mini Line Array enclosures now provide the main PA, infilled with 12 tiny EM15T loudpeakers, 36 Audiotonas AMC MCS-20 metal column speakers and eight AMC MSH30 weatherproof plastic horns.

The Martin Audio element of the system is driven by an MA2.8S amplifier and the system is under Biamp Nexia sound processing.

All the equipment was supplied by Audiotonas, Martin Audio’s Lithuanian distributor.

The Lietuvos Energija (Lithuanian Energy) Conference Hall also saw Audiotonas working in conjunction with the architects and client to deliver a
full multimedia solution (incorporating video, conference and cinema facilities).

Lithuanian Energy had announced the tender for the renovation of the main conference room back in June 2004, with Audiotonas beating off fierce competition in conjunction with the construction company, Avona from Kaunas.
Work commenced on site in July and finished in early December.

The hall contains a full digital cinema system, utilising Martin Audio cinema loudspeakers and amplifiers. The componenents included three Screen 2’s, eight Effect 3R’s and two Screen SUB1A’s — driven by three MA1400 and two MA200Q amplifiers. Processing is carried out by a dedicated CMX3A cinema controller, plus Biamp Nexia, with the entire installation under Crestron touch screen operation.

Audiotonas also installed the video wall consisting of six 67in Lanetco video cubes, on which Lithuanian Energy personnel can make their presentations, using Dolby Digital 5.1 or DTS sound. The wireless IRP discussion system plays back through the Martin Audio loudspeaker system, along with a DIS interpretation system.
This now becomes Lithuanian Energy’s main centre for local personnel meetings and international business conferences.